Your Weekly Address
Ahead of the elections, the President says no matter what happens both parties must work together to boost the economy, and expresses concern about statements to the contrary from Republican Leaders.
Featured Topics
Strengthening the Recovery
CEA Chairman Austan Goolsbee heads back to the White House White Board, this time to look back at how we got from losing almost 800,000 jobs a month to nine straight months of private job growth -- and what's next.
It Gets Better
Recently, several young people have taken their own lives after being bullied for being gay – or perceived as being gay – by their peers. The President joins the nationwide campaign to put a stop to these tragedies.
Middle Class Tax Cuts Held Hostage
Introducing White House Whiteboard. In this first edition, Austan Goolsbee, Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, breaks down the tax cut fight.
HealthCare.gov Is Getting Even Better
HealthCare.gov is getting even better. As of today, the site now includes price estimates for all private insurance options, allowing consumers to easily compare health insurance plans.
The Daily Snapshot
Sign up for a quick daily email giving you the photo of the day, the President's schedule, and the best of what you may have missed from WhiteHouse.gov.
The Blog
- November 2, 2010 at 6:24 PM EDT
Crowdsourcing Solutions to Prepare Our Communities
Craig Fugate, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, poses a challenge calling for ideas on how we can all help prepare our communities before disasters strike.
- November 2, 2010 at 3:25 PM EDT
More Small Business Community Questions Answered
The SBA answers small businesses' questions.
- November 1, 2010 at 4:53 PM EDT
Tuesday Talks: The President’s Upcoming Trip to India, Indonesia, South Korea and Japan
Jeff Bader, Senior Director for Asian Affairs, and Ben Rhodes, Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications, answer your questions on the President’s upcoming foreign trip during Tuesday Talks.
- November 1, 2010 at 4:42 PM EDT
Celebrating National Weatherization Day
The Recovery Act weatherization program is weatherizing more than 245,000 low-income families' homes and putting thousands back to work.
- November 1, 2010 at 2:28 PM EDT
Photo of the Day Gallery: October 2010
Take a look back at the month of October through the eyes of Pete Souza and the White House Photo Office.
- November 1, 2010 at 11:41 AM EDT
Engaging Rural Communities Through State Fairs Across the Country
Melody Barnes, Director of the Domestic Policy Council, looks back at the Administration's visits to state fairs across the country, including an interactive map.
Featured Legislation
Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act of 2010
Signed: Thursday, July 22, 2010Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2010
Signed: Thursday, July 22, 2010Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
Signed: Wednesday, July 21, 2010Daniel Pearl Freedom of the Press Act
Signed: Monday, May 17, 2010Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010
Signed: Friday, April 23, 2010Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010
Signed: Tuesday, March 30, 2010Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Signed: Tuesday, March 23, 2010Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act
Signed: Thursday, March 18, 2010Emergency Aid to American Survivors of the Haiti Earthquake Act
Signed: Wednesday, January 27, 20102009 Tax Breaks for Haiti Donations
Signed: Friday, January 22, 2010Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009
Signed: Friday, October 30, 2009National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010
Signed: Wednesday, October 28, 2009
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PHOTO of the DAY
President Barack Obama talks with President Ali Abdallah Saleh of Yemen during a phone call in the Oval Office, Nov. 2, 2010. John Brennan, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism, stands at right. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
